The soft curves of the elliptical shaped light cove and banquette seat create a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere for dining and socializing.
Kitchen/dining room combo - traditional kitchen/dining room combo idea in Milwaukee

Daniel Shea
Large urban open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room photo in New York with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Small social circles can grow into parties of plenty when you have furniture that offers abundant space for seating and entertaining. Enter the Costello sectional. This loungy piece lets everyone sprawl out in style, with its substantial span and streamlined design, which comes together with a tufted tight back, track arms, block feet and welted seams. Hip and versatile, its woven dark gray upholstery complements the room’s contemporary coastal look of geometric prints coupled with by-the-sea accents, like rope stools, steel lanterns and glass bottles.

Photographed by Dan Cutrona
Example of a large trendy master beige tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor and beige floor bathroom design in Boston with a wall-mount sink, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and white countertops

A view of the lake from every room was a must in this modern rustic home.
Example of a mid-sized mountain style open concept dark wood floor family room design in Atlanta with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

kitchendesigns.com - Designed by Taine D'Agostino at Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc.
Small trendy galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, white backsplash and matchstick tile backsplash

Our clients, a professional couple with a young child, challenged us to design a new custom kitchen / mudroom and laundry room with a tight budget in a historic structure. The existing kitchen, located in a 3 story historic brick apartment building built in 1916, was in a cramped space at the back of the house. Our clients' apartment is located on the middle floor of the classically detailed building, so when we proposed relocating the the kitchen to a more central location within the apartment, they were excited, yet dubious. Their kitchen needed to suit the needs of raising a small child as well as hosting formal social gatherings in a sophisticated, yet playful space where the implements of daily life could be stored away for a clean, uncluttered look. The new eat-in-kitchen occupies the space of the former dining room, and becomes the central hub of the house. With direct access to a renovated mud room/laundry room, and back door on one side, and the formal entry, and the living room on the other; the kitchen becomes the focus of daily life, radically transforming the apartment. The spatial configuration of the kitchen addresses the modern needs of our client while the material pallet pays homage to the classical detailing of the building. The material of the upper cabinets folds at the ceiling defining the primary space of the eat-in kitchen. The wall opposite the upper cabinets contains the refrigerator as well as a bank of deep storage, so that our client can conceal their kitchen tools while allowing for easy access. The space between these two elements creates corridor of movement through the kitchen, creating a spatial connection between opposite ends of the apartment. The University Circle Renovation project employs a custom kitchen design that uses a modern spatial solution with traditional detailing and materials to create a harmonious and functional kitchen space within a small home. Photo: Andy Franck

Our clients, a professional couple with a young child, challenged us to design a new custom kitchen / mudroom and laundry room with a tight budget in a historic structure. The existing kitchen, located in a 3 story historic brick apartment building built in 1916, was in a cramped space at the back of the house. Our clients' apartment is located on the middle floor of the classically detailed building, so when we proposed relocating the the kitchen to a more central location within the apartment, they were excited, yet dubious. Their kitchen needed to suit the needs of raising a small child as well as hosting formal social gatherings in a sophisticated, yet playful space where the implements of daily life could be stored away for a clean, uncluttered look. The new eat-in-kitchen occupies the space of the former dining room, and becomes the central hub of the house. With direct access to a renovated mud room/laundry room, and back door on one side, and the formal entry, and the living room on the other; the kitchen becomes the focus of daily life, radically transforming the apartment. The spatial configuration of the kitchen addresses the modern needs of our client while the material pallet pays homage to the classical detailing of the building. The material of the upper cabinets folds at the ceiling defining the primary space of the eat-in kitchen. The wall opposite the upper cabinets contains the refrigerator as well as a bank of deep storage, so that our client can conceal their kitchen tools while allowing for easy access. The space between these two elements creates corridor of movement through the kitchen, creating a spatial connection between opposite ends of the apartment. The University Circle Renovation project employs a custom kitchen design that uses a modern spatial solution with traditional detailing and materials to create a harmonious and functional kitchen space within a small home. Photo: Andy Franck

The existing walls around the Kitchen were removed to provide a seamless transition between spaces, creating an inviting atmosphere for social gatherings. The addition of a large Kitchen window and soft LED lighting exemplifies the contrast of the light zodiac stone and the rich, oak cabinetry.

Inspiration for a traditional backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco.

This was a remodel of one of the historic "Roberts Cottages" in Oceanside. We had 288 square feet to work with and had to make the most of each an every inch.

Inspiration for a large rustic backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Richmond with a fireplace and a pergola

Hollub Homes | Interior design by Helene Hollub | Ken Hayden Photography
Example of a trendy girl carpeted kids' room design in Miami with white walls

Aidin Mariscal Foster
Patio - mediterranean gravel patio idea in Orange County

Small space living solutions are used throughout this contemporary 596 square foot tiny house. Adjustable height table in the entry area serves as both a coffee table for socializing and as a dining table for eating. Curved banquette is upholstered in outdoor fabric for durability and maximizes space with hidden storage underneath the seat. Kitchen island has a retractable countertop for additional seating while the living area conceals a work desk and media center behind sliding shoji screens. Calming tones of sand and deep ocean blue fill the tiny bedroom downstairs. Glowing bedside sconces utilize wall-mounting and swing arms to conserve bedside space and maximize flexibility.

This award-winning single family home on Chicago’s north shore is an 8500 square foot space, designed to accommodate the social lifestyle of its family of five. Light bathed window seats and naturally sunlit circulation paths optimize views to enjoy the wooded five-acre site. Custom kitchen furniture was built with trees cleared from the location – and with an English country inspired style – the space is reinterpreted in a fresh contemporary way. Designed under the auspices of Full Circle Architects, built by RedRock Custom Homes. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Inspiration for a huge contemporary master marble floor and black floor freestanding bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

John Magor
Dining room - mid-sized farmhouse dark wood floor dining room idea in Richmond with white walls

Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)